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The Great Hay Barn

Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye, Mid Wales
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Complex
Fire pit
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At a glance

  • A large, lovingly restored barn
  • Located on the Welsh Borders close to the beautiful Wye Valley
  • Easy access to fabulous walks and cycle routes in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Property code: OC-42915

Gather the family together for a fantastic break at this beautiful barn near Clyro. Sleeping 12 guests, and welcoming dogs, the six-bedroom haven is perfect for two or three families together. With a wealth of original character and an abundance of space, it sits in beautiful gardens just 1.5 miles from Bannau Brycheiniog, also known as the Brecon Beacons, and from the celebrated book town of Hay-on-Wye.

Step inside to discover exquisite features, such as vaulted and double-height ceilings and exposed beams and brickwork. At the heart of the barn is a double height reception hall and lounge. Light the wood burner in the lounge, then relax together over a glass of wine. Expert pianists may be tempted by the mini grand piano in the reception hall or watch a family film on the Smart TV up in the galleried playroom. Prepare hearty feasts in the sizeable kitchen/diner, which is four steps down from the main open-plan area, and gather around the long table. There is also a well-equipped utility room downstairs and a corridor leading to bedrooms and bathrooms. These include a ground-floor family shower room, twin bedroom (which can be made up as a super king on request) and king-size bedroom, with an en-suite shower room. Stairs from this corridor lead up to a family bathroom and one king-size bedroom, one super king-size that can be made up as a twin on request, one double, one with an en-suite shower room. The remaining bedroom, which is accessed via the main staircase, has an impressive four-poster bed and en-suite bathroom. Spill out into the gardens to grill supper on the BBQ, play table tennis and watch the children chase on the lawn.

Walk or cycle into Hay-on-Wye to explore its shops and dine out. Visit the castle and hire canoes here to paddle out on the River Wye. Organise a group walk along a stretch of the long-distance Offa’s Dyke Path.

  • Master four poster bedroom with private bathroom.
  • One super-king size zip and link which can be made up as a twin on request, One double, two king-size and one twin room zip and link which can be made up as a super king-size on request
  • Huge family kitchen, with a RangeMaster oven and large gas hob. American fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, under counter freezer, food processor, scales, breakfast bar and large breakfast table.
  • Oak beamed sitting room with wood burning stove (first basket of logs included) and comfortable sofas.
  • Separate galleried living area, perfect for watching television, or to use as a playroom for smaller children. Books,  42 inch Smart television, DVD and surround sound.
  • Dining area with table for up to 16 and doors to patio outside
  • Laundry room, fully equipped with washing machine, drying facilities, sink and a loo. There is an iron and ironing board available.
  • Private lawns and terrace area with outside seating.
  • BBQ and firepit (bring your own charcoal, first basket of logs provided)
  • Plentiful parking
  • Pool table, dartboard and table tennis table.
  • Please note, group bookings may be checked to ensure the purpose of the stay is for a holiday
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

 

 

Avril Hitchman

This property is personally managed by Avril.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jon 6th May 2026

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A lovely, warm and spacious property ideal for a big group. Our 3 generations had a great time, both at the property and visiting the surrounding area.

Reviewed by Debbie 7th April 2026

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Beautiful property with so much space for our family gathering of 6 adults & 6 children. Would definitely consider returning if we visit this area again.

Reviewed by Tony 16th March 2026

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Lovely house with large communal spaces in a lovely quiet location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and would definately consider going back.

Reviewed by Martin 2nd March 2026

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A great venue for a family gathering. We were delighted by the layout of the accommodation. The lights were on and the fire was lit when we arrived making us feel very welcomed.

Reviewed by Helen 6th February 2026

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Reviewed by A 30th January 2026

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Thank you for a wonderful stay, we really couldn't ask for more. Lovely and comfy rooms, the fireplace kept everyone warm and the pool/table tennis/darts were a big success. We really liked the location and had a nice walk into Hay. The garden/courtyard looked amazing too, bit rainy for us to use but I imagine it would fantastic in the spring/summeRead morer. Thanks again. Hide

Reviewed by Shirley 9th January 2026

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The Great Hay Barn was an ideal choice for our family gathering. Spacious living areas, two dining options and plenty of bathroom facilities. Stylishly decorated, cosy even on very cold nights. We had a wonderful stay and all agreed that we would happily make a return visit.

Reviewed by John 2nd January 2026

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Beautiful large & spacious barn which has been tastefully decorated throughout. The bedooms were well appointed & comfortable and the en-suites/bathrooms were contemporary. There were so many areas where we were able to spread out including a huge dining table plus a further large table in the kitchen. The kitchen was also a lovely big space & extrRead moreemely well equipped. Fabulous wooden floors throughout. As we brought along our dog, the small enclosed garden was particularly welcome. Hide

Reviewed by Lorraine 23rd December 2025

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Fabulous property which was well equipped and in a good location for walking into Hay on Wye and the surrounding area. Would definitely return.

Reviewed by Carolyn 14th November 2025

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A well equipped property, with spacious lounge, dining and bedroom facilities. Our Private Chef was well equipped to provide a meal on the Saturday evening with all the amenities in the Kitchen. More standard glassware would be beneficial for future guests. Would love to return!

Reviewed by Gill 12th September 2025

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Reviewed by John 8th August 2025

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Great house for a 4 family get together with 4 kids under 8. Huge with lots of internal and external spaces.

Reviewed by Hilary 25th July 2025

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Overall it is an extremely comfortable property. Well equipped for self catering and lovely to stay in.

Reviewed by Mark 18th July 2025

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This is a very large and very nice house for a party of friends or family to enjoy the area. It is very comfortable and is well appointed, the grounds are large and there is a walled garden for dogs. The location is very good for walking in the surrounding countryside and for visiting Hay on Wye.

Reviewed by James 6th June 2025

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Excellent place, really enjoyed the stay.

Reviewed by Yvette 26th May 2025

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This is a wonderful property and a great place to stay with family and friends. The games barn is a great feature for a multi-generation group. The distance from Hay on Wye makes it very attractive but it is not an easy walk into the town.

Reviewed by Vicky 16th May 2025

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Fabulous beautiful barn! It takes your breath away when you first open the door. Perfect place for family or friend gatherings. Well equipped and great location. 30 min walk into Hay. Highly recommend the Black Lion for a sunday lunch, best roast we've ever had!

Reviewed by Jenny 9th May 2025

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We had a fantastic weekend at Great Hay Barn, the property was beyond our expectations; so beautiful, specious and perfect for a relaxing break. The location close to Hay-on-Wye was great, easy to walk and drive in. We all said we wish the property was our house and we would definitely love to stay there again!

Reviewed by Lewis 28th April 2025

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Incredible building and so homely, we spent the majority of our time just enjoying the Great Hay Barn and surrounding areas, very relaxed and big enough to accommodate a large group of 13 of us including 2 dogs. Not a bad word to say about the stay.

Reviewed by Sarah 15th February 2025

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We had a fabulous week at the Great Hay Barn. It was great to find that the reality of the barn space exceeded our expectations. The barn easily accommodated 11 of us, plenty of dining and sofa space for all of us to be together. The kids loved having the mezzanine living room as 'their' space. Good location: easy to walk into Hay on Wye shops or jRead moreump in a car for a short drive to the open spaces of the Black Mountains etc. Hide

Reviewed by Stuart 8th November 2024

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A lovely place to stay for a large group of adults or a large family. We really enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Ann 11th October 2024

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Fantastic place

Reviewed by Amanda 27th September 2024

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Reviewed by Muriel Helen 24th September 2024

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The Great Hay Barn was ideal for our 70 to 80 year old group. There are lots of steps so guests need to be agile. Great benefit of 2 bedrooms on the ground floor with own bathrooms. The beds are very comfortable and lovely white linen bedding to dive onto at night! Bright and spacious inside. Lots of walks from the door Can't wait to find an excuseRead more to return! Hide

Reviewed by Elspeth 16th September 2024

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Reviewed by Clive 2nd August 2024

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